Should You Shift Directly to P Gear or First to N Gear Before Turning Off the Engine?

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DiCalvin
07/30/25 5:53am
Before shifting directly to P gear and turning off the engine, it is essential to ensure that the vehicle has completely stopped moving, is stationary in place, or that the handbrake has been firmly engaged. Otherwise, shifting to either N gear or P gear can cause damage to the transmission. When shifting gears while stationary, it is also crucial to ensure the vehicle is in a braking state to prevent any unintended movement. P gear is a common gear in automatic transmission vehicles, evolved from the N gear. In addition to placing the transmission in neutral mode, P gear also features an internal pawl mechanism that locks the output shaft gear, creating a mechanical lock to secure the drive axle, thereby immobilizing or minimizing movement of the vehicle.
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